Street Light Open House Discussion Speakers: Patricia Martel, City Manager Julie Underwood, Assistant City Manager John Fuller, Director of Public Works
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What is causing the problem? Most street light outages are caused by a power source failure Street lights are powered by a High Voltage Regulated Output (RO) Transformers Problem is isolated to portions of the west side of Daly City: Skyline, Palisades, St. Francis, and Westlake.
What is a High Voltage Regulated Output (RO)? Installed in the late 1950’s, early 1960’s 15 ROs throughout Daly City Power supply owned and maintained by PG&E
Most Problem Prone RO Circuits Most Frequently Failing ROs
PG&E’s Equipment
Daly City’s Equipment • Lights • Poles • Neighborhood circuitry
How long has this been a problem? RO street light problems have existed for decades City conducted 1999 study Consultant recommended repair/conversion Estimated cost in 1999 was $ 2.8 - $ 4.5 million Estimated cost in 2015 is $ 6 - $ 10 million
Why can’t the City fully fund the replacement of the ROs? San Mateo County Property Tax Collection 9
Why can’t the City fully fund the replacement of the ROs? Total Taxes Population Revenue per Capita Burlingame 29,660 $1,498.90 per capita Redwood City 79,009 $1,015.32 Menlo Park 32,881 $856.70 San Carlos 29,002 $843.66 South San Francisco 65,547 $788.54 San Mateo 99,670 $747.89 San Bruno 42,165 $602.65 Daly City 103,690 $518.96 Pacifica 38,189 $512.73 Foster City 32,129 $369.90
Why can’t the City fully fund the replacement of the Ros? Capital Improvement Fund Sources Funding Sources Uses Primary Source of Funds General CIP Fund Capital projects Property & sales tax Measure A Street resurfacing, trans. One-half cent sales tax Gas Tax Street, traffic signal, median State gasoline tax Measure M Pavement maintenance Vehicle registration Water Fund Water distribution system Water rates Public Facilities Fund New/expanded facilities Developer fees Sanitation District Sewer system, treatment plant Sewer rates Grants Varies depends on requirements Federal, state, county Public, Educ, Govt Cable, broadcasting equipment Cable provider fees (PEG) Access Fees
Three Options Status Quo • • City Financed • Assessment District
Option 1: Status Quo • Repair as ROs fail • Highly dependent on PG&E response
Option 2: City Financed • Each RO costs an estimated $500K to replace • “Pay-as-you-go” would take 20-30 years to replace four (4) most problematic ROs
Option 3: Assessment District • Permanent fix – lights replaced with new LED equipment • Requires property owner support
What is an Assessment District? An assessment district is a financing method advocated by property owners and used by public agencies to fund the construction and/or maintenance of public improvements that directly benefit the parcels located within the boundary of the district. Voter approval of property owners needed to establish a district.
How will an Assessment District impact taxes? Property taxes would increase for a specified period of time Owners would know specific terms and conditions before voting Tax increase based on property size A commercial property owner may pay more than a residential property owner Can anyone vote? Only property owners (residential or commercial) can vote
How is an Assessment District formed? City would hire an engineer to determine cost per parcel Public hearing to discuss the proposed assessment district Property owners vote via a mail ballot 51% of the property owners must approve the assessment district before it is formed
What can I do as a Property Owner? Complete the survey Visit us on social media Facebook: Daly City Educate your neighbors Government This meeting and other Twitter: @DalyCityGov videos can be viewed online at Email us at www.dalycity.org/lights dalycitylights@gmail.com
What can I do as a Renter? You can help by asking your landlord to: Watch this presentation online Visit us online for more information at www.dalycity.org/lights Contact us at dalycitylights@gmail.com and follow us on social media Participate in our survey
Survey Available online via Survey Monkey www.surveymonkey.com/r/dalycitylights Share with your neighbors Everyone living in the impacted area is invited to participate Complete survey by July 31, 2015
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Questions?
Next Steps Compile public input Prepare summary report for City Council Recommend potential future action
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